Slow data exchange between two machines via Ethernet connection
Slow data exchange between two machines via Ethernet connection
We purchased R6 from Steam recently and fully downloaded it. I need to transfer the game files to my laptop because the download size is too large for my internet plan. We’ve shared files before using an Ethernet connection, but the speeds were limited to around 10MB per second. I’m wondering if we can boost the transfer rate for the upcoming large files; otherwise, copying could take a long time. We don’t have extra storage like an external hard drive or a big USB drive to share, so Ethernet sharing is our only choice.
The issue is that 10MBps equals 100MBps, which presents a challenge. The next goal is reaching 1000MBps or 1GBps, which should provide about 100MBps transfer speed if the remaining part can support it. The main question is whether achieving 1GBps is feasible. You'll need three components: 1) Gigabit Ethernet on device A, 2) Gigabit Ethernet on device B, and 3) a cable capable of gigabit speeds. The first two can be verified by inspecting the Ethernet adapter in the control panel, ensuring it lists GBE or similar. The third requires a cable with CAT 5E or higher (such as CAT 6 or CAT6E). If the cable is only CAT 5, you'll need a different one.
In that scenario, the issue lies with the cable. I suggest opting for a 5E or 6; they should resolve the problem. Models like 6E and 7 are significantly pricier and won't offer any advantage, so you can disregard them.
I visited a friend's place and copied the files. It turned out his Ethernet adapter was an FE, while mine is a GE. We used a CAT6 cable and still didn't reach over 10mbps. It took us about two hours to copy anything faster than that. Should both our adapters be GE for speeds above 10mbps? I believed FE could handle up to 100mbps and thought we could achieve that.
Both connections should use Gigabit Ethernet. Fast Ethernet delivers 100 Mb/s, while MB/s and Mb/s are different units. Converting 100 Mb/s gives approximately 12.5 MB/s, accounting for overhead—around 10 MB/s is a reasonable estimate.
Files move at MBps rates, connections use Mbps values. Each byte holds 8 bits, meaning a standard Ethernet port can handle up to 100 Mbps or 12 MBps. To achieve these speeds, both devices must be GE compatible; otherwise, they'll operate at the slower option.